How to paint the exterior of a house
Here you can find step by step instructions for your exterior painting project.
Instructions
Step1
walk around the house and where ever the house meet the ground you need to trench 6 inches deep, that would protect the foundation with the new paint.
Step2
Mask (cover) all your windows and doors with plastic and green/red masking tape. make sure you tape nice along the edges.
Step3
Rent a hydro blast (water pressure) machine Can be found in a local home depot, and wash the whole exterior of the house. That will remove any old coats or loose stucco.
Step4
Walk around the house and mark all revealed cracks in the stucco.
Step5
Light sand with an electric sander and paper #80 all the wood work(trims) evenly. Patch the wood work imperfections with a putty knife and bundo material (try to make a smooth finish) and let it dry.Light sand with an electric sander and paper #120 all the wood work(trims) evenly.
Step6
Primer the wood work with exterior primer. (can be sprayed)Patch all imperfections in the stucco with a stucco patch ready mix.
Step7
Primer the house with exterior primer. can be rolled or sprayed.Cut / paint with a brush along the edges.Paint the house with exterior paint. can be rolled or sprayed.
Step8
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Tips & Warnings
· Take your time and do your preparation right.
· always use protective gear when using the sprayer
